Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

August 2008 • Volume 96 • Number 8 • Pages 377-428

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Court affirms sua sponte dismissal of will; Prenatal HIV Prevention Act; implementation of the Green Illinois Government Act; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Estate Planning | By
Helen W. Gunnarsson
The Perilous World of POA Agents
They're responsible for tedious recordkeeping, and they risk raising the family's ire - even being sued. Who wants this thankless job?
402
Second Amendment / Local Government | By
Christopher Keleher
District of Columbia v Heller: The Death Knell For Illinois Handgun Bans?
The U.S. Supreme Court's robust reading of the right to keep and bear arms places handgun-banning ordinances in peril.
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Tort Law | By
April  Pruitt-Summers
Dog Bites Man: Liability for Dog Attacks Under the Animal Control Act
The Illinois Animal Control Act eliminates the "one bite" rule and makes other changes to the common law of dog attacks.
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Legal Writing | By
Maria Pellegrino
Brief-Writing Tips for the Illinois Appellate Court
An appellate law clerk offers pointers and an insider's view of common brief-writing errors.
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Contracts / UCC | By
John J. D'Attomo
The "Buyer's Option" Contract in Illinois
Recent opinions have recognized a buyer's-option contract that obligates sellers to sell without also requiring buyers to buy.

Columns

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Legislative Roundup | By
Jim Covington
2008 Spring Session Roundup
A summary of key legislation passed this spring by the Illinois General Assembly.
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For New Lawyers :
Asked and Answered
Changing your name on the master roll of attorneys.
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Loss Prevention | By
Karen Erger
In the Wake of the Flood: A Reminder about Disaster Readiness
Plan for disasters natural and manmade now, while the river is in its banks.
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The Judge's Corner | By
Hon. Ron Spears
Eyewitnesses and the Rashomon Effect
Research indicates that eyewitness testimony is less reliable than people think.